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Powder Horn

1935/1942

Alfred Koehn

Associated Names

Alfred Koehn

Artist, American, 1874 - unknown

The image shows two powder horns. The larger one is positioned at the bottom and bears dark brown, beige, and tan colors with a metal tip. The smaller one is above, featuring light beige and orange hues. The color palette includes earthy tones such as brown, beige, and orange.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 51.3 x 40.9 cm (20 3/16 x 16 1/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 16" long
Accession Number

1943.8.13016

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in watercolor: ALFRED C. KOEHN

Wikidata ID

Q64534379

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